Going "FSBO"

"Oh boy - here it comes. This guy is going to tell me I am a fool for trying to save the real estate commission and selling my house myself."

NOPE! Not at all.

I applaud anyone who is trying to do things on their own. I am the same type of person when it comes to landscping, fixing things around the house and even web design! We believe in our abilities to get things done ourselves - most often better than "that other guy". Sometimes, we're even right! If we don't try, we'll never know. And...if it turns out that we have to ask for help, we can do so knowing we tried our best.

This page is dedicated to helping YOU sell YOUR home.

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25 Reasons 85% Of All "For Sale By Owners" List With An Agent"

When Was The Last Time A Buyer Stood You Up For A Showing?

• When you list your home with me, it’s my job to deal with buyers who don’t show up. That’s why I go through the rigorous process of making sure the buyer is qualified to purchase before showing them a home.

How Much Of Your Money Have You Spent On Marketing?

• When you hire me, you pay nothing until the house is sold. I cover all of the initial expenses of marketing and advertising. Plus, I have access to web sites and marketing venues that aren’t available to the public. I write the ads, and I pay for them. It’s that simple.

Do You Feel Safe Inviting Strangers Into Your Home?

• Like it or not, we live in a dangerous world. I am trained in ways to identify people who aren’t serous about buying - people who may be interested instead in casing a home for burglary or in harming the person showing the home. Be safe. Let me handle the showings.

Have You Had A “Bad Real Estate Agent” Experience?

• I know that not everyone has had the best service from agents in the past. That is why I have systems in place to ensure that your experience with me isn’t just satisfactory, it’s amazing. I live to WOW my clients. Let me prove it to you.

Do You Think Selling “By Owner” Will Save You The Commission?

• Buyers think this too when they come to see your home. They think that, instead of paying a commission to the agent, you will take that savings off of the price of your home. So you end up paying the commission anyway and doing all the work too.

How Much Is Peace Of Mind Worth To You?

• Houses sold “By Owner” sit on the market significantly longer than houses listed through a Realtor®. The longer a house sits, the more people think something is wrong with it, and the less they offer. Get the highest price you can, list with me today.

Are You Getting Enough Money For Your Home?

• The market is changing daily. Homes sell that affect the value of your home. I keep track of these sales constantly. Are you sure that there isn’t a good reason to ask for more money? Are you positive?

How Would You Like ONLY Qualified Buyers - Guaranteed?

• The only people I bring through your home are qualified buyers. I pre-screen them before I even let them in the door. So you don’t have to worry about wasting time prepping for showings for people who can’t qualify to buy your home.

Do You Know The 37 Things You Need To Do To Ensure That You Close On Time?

• Selling your home is a complicated process. So complicated, that as a professional in the industry, I have detailed checklists to make sure I don’t miss anything along the way. Don’t get left out in the cold on closing day, call me today and make sure you’re covered.

Selling Your Home Can Be Harder Than You Think!

• The most stressful times in life are death, divorce, and moving. Why add to your stress level by guaranteeing that you will be flying without a net? As your agent, it will be my job to handle all the details and keep y4our process as stress-free as possible.

Where Are You Going? Are You Going To Get There Fast Enough?

• Are you working on a timetable? Is your home going to sell fast enough for you to meet that timetable? Do you have enough time to handle all the details of your move while showing your home and following up on calls? Wouldn’t it be nice to delegate some of the work? You can! Contact me today!

Are You Tired Of Being On-Call 24/7?

• Have you noticed that buyers don’t have an idea of what constitutes a “reasonable” hour to call? Are you tired of people knocking on your door at dinner time and calling at all hours? Let me stop the flow of annoyances. I’ll take care of everything. Contact me today.

Have You Staged Your Home For a Quick Sale?

• As your agent, I can offer suggestions on furniture placement, room color, and window treatments as well as ways to de-clutter rooms. With a few touches, it is easy to get several thousand dollars more for most homes. Let me help you.

Do You Know The 10 Steps To Real Estate Success?

• Step #1: Contact Me.
• I’ll take care of steps #2-10 for you.

Are You Equipped With All of The Necessary Paperwork?

• The process of selling a home is a complex one. There are many required disclosures, forms and procedures. The laws apply to you even if you are not aware of them. Be careful not to break them or you could be subject to hefty fines. Let me handle the details for you so you don’t have to worry.

The Real Estate Market Is Changing. Do You Know Where It’s Going?

• As part of my commitment to my clients, I keep on top of the changes in the marketplace. I make sure you are informed the whole way through the process. Let me WOW you with my service.

Can You Negotiate The Best Price For Your Home?

• Even negotiating professionals say that it is best to have someone between them and the person on the other side of the table. An agent gives you time to think and an objective, rational voice in a very emotional time. I am a terrific negotiator. Let me get you the best price possible for your home.

Do You Know What To Expect During The Home Inspection?

• Usually, the buyer will come back asking for you to do work, lower the price, or offer a concession of some sort if there is a problem with the home inspection. I can show you how to avoid these issues up front. Contact me. I can help.

Have You Learned to Discern Between Lookers and Buyers?

• I have. It’s my job. I spend a great deal of time with the buyers in the marketplace and I know the signs of someone who is “just looking” vs. someone who is actively interested in buying. Let me save you time by not having to deal with the lookers.

Do You Know What To Do If Your House Doesn’t Appraise?

• Not only do you have to sell your home to the buyer, you also have to sell it to the appraiser. It is important that he/she believes that the house is worth what the buyers are paying or else the bank won’t give the buyers their loan. Do you know how to convince the appraiser? I do, let me help.

You’ve Accepted An Offer. Now What Do You Do?

• Many deals fall apart after the initial negotiation process. Home inspections fail, appraisals fail, buyers get cold feet, title problems crop up, loans get snagged, tenants create problems, etc. The number of things that can go wrong from here is astronomical. Can you handle them all?

Have You Found Your Next Home?

• Whether you are looking locally or far away, I can help you find that next new place to call home. Need a relocation package? I can help with that too. Call me today for more information.

How Quickly Can Your Buyer Get Financing?

• Do you need to move quickly? Your buyer will be limited by the speed of his/her mortgage company. I know the companies capable of delivering on their promises of a quick closing. As your agent, it’s my job to take care of the details.

Are You Prepared To Follow-up With Potential Buyers?

• Sometimes buyers see so many homes in a day that they don’t remember them all by the time they get home. It is at this time that the follow-up call is so important. Are you prepared to call every buyer who sees your house? Are you prepared to keep calling them until they buy something? That’s what I do.

How Many Open Houses Have You Held?

• It is a fact of life that selling your home takes time. Open houses are a great way to get buyers in the door, but are they qualified? And how many hours did you sit around waiting for someone to come to your open house? It’s a colossal time-consumer. Let it be my time and not yours. Contact me today.

Do You Really Want To Do This Alone?

Ready for some help? Great! I’d love to jump in and take away the stress. Contact me today. I’d love to help.